Huggy Wuggy: Parents and schools concerned about viral videos
The videos show a blue teddy-bear like character with sharp teeth, singing about hugging and killing.
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February Cyber Scam Newsletter
Welcome to the February Cyber Scam Newsletter, this month we're raising awareness of an article from Action Fraud warning of Romance Fraud and for family members of online daters to help protect their relatives as in, May 2021 losses were reportedly totalled at £14.6million. As well as this, online shopping fraud reports of bogus e-scooters hits over 350, Apple publishing an Airtag safety guide amid harassment and stalking fears and a warning: don't fall victim to fraudulent investment opportunities as investment scams can be hard to spot.
Online Shopping Fraud: Bogus E-Scooter Sales
Action Fraud received over 350 reports in 2021 about scam websites selling e-scooters.
Swipe left to romance fraud: Family members of online daters urged to help protect their relatives
Family members of online daters are being urged to help protect their relatives from becoming a victim of romance fraud, as new figures show almost £92 million has been lost through dating scams this year alone.
Beware Bogus Bank Phishing Emails
Warwickshire residents have reported receiving scam emails that falsely claim to have been sent by High St. banks.
December Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month we're raising awareness of new data from Action Fraud which reveals almost £1 million has been lost to lottery fraud in the past seven months as well as the public being urged to donate safely this Christmas as it's revealed 1.6m was lost to online charity fraud over the past year. Also, WhatsApp users are being urged to be wary over 'friend in need' scam and a warning where criminals are copying real websites to steal savings.
Public urged to donate safely this Christmas as it’s revealed £1.6m was lost to online charity fraud over the past year
The Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission for England and Wales, National Trading Standards and Action Fraud are joining forces to call on the public to give safely when donating online.
WhatsApp users urged to be wary over 'friend in need' scam
"If you receive a suspicious message... calling or requesting a voice note is the fastest and simplest way to check someone is who they say they are. A friend in need is a friend worth calling," said WhatsApp.
What is Malicious Communications?
#CyberSafeWarks will be providing information and advice over the next week on the dangers of #MaliciousComms, how to protect yourself, spotting the signs and where to report if you have fallen victim.
Cryptocurrency fraud leads to millions in losses so far this year
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant when making investments, as criminals cheat hundreds of millions of pounds out of victims through cryptocurrency fraud.
HMRC warns students of scams
HMRC is warning university students to be wary of potential scams, especially if they have a part-time job and are new to interacting with the department.
Warning from Action Fraud as criminals continue to target the elderly
Action Fraud is warning the public to protect their loved ones as criminals cheat older and vulnerable victims out of cash and high value items through courier fraud.